Rio Tonantins

Rio Tonantins is a river flowing through Amazonas, Brazil. River fishing rewards anglers who learn to read current — fish hold in the seams between fast and slow water, behind rocks and submerged logs, and at the heads and tails of pools. At Rio Tonantins, working a lure or fly down-and-across the current usually outperforms casting straight upstream. Higher water concentrates fish; clear, low water makes them spookier.

Location

-2.7833, -67.7833 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Amazonas

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Amazonas. Conditions at Rio Tonantins may vary.

Speckled peacock bassButterfly peacock bassRedtail catfishBlack pacuTrahiraBarred sorubim

Fishing Techniques

• For Speckled peacock bass

  Focus on areas with structure like submerged trees, rock piles, or sharp drop-offs as Speckled peacock bass are ambush predators.

• For Butterfly peacock bass

  Target structure like docks, submerged trees, and weed lines, varying your retrieve speed until you find what the fish prefer on that particular day.

• For Redtail catfish

  Redtail catfish are ambush predators, so focus your efforts near structure such as submerged logs and weedbeds, and fish during low light conditions.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Amazonas.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Rio Tonantins should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Amazonas before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Rio Tonantins.

Nearby Spots in Amazonas

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Other Fishing Regions in Brazil